Spiced Blueberry Empanadas

A Food Investigations mini-documentary released last week exposed the use of "fake blueberries" in name-brand foods. Instead of wondering if the blueberries in your store-bought foods are real, use fresh blueberries in your home-cooked vegan meals, such a

A Food Investigations mini-documentary released last week exposes what it calls the "blueberry deception" in name-brand cereals, bagels, breads and bars. Buying processed foods inevitably puts you at risk of questionable ingredients. Instead of wondering if the blueberries in your store-bought foods are real, use fresh or frozen blueberries in your home-cooked vegan meals and try this vegan blueberry empanada recipe, which can be eaten as a vegan breakfast, snack, or dessert.

A Food Investigations mini-documentary released last week exposes what it calls the "blueberry deception" in name-brand cereals, bagels, breads and bars. Buying processed foods inevitably puts you at risk of questionable ingredients. Instead of wondering if the blueberries in your store-bought foods are real, use fresh or frozen blueberries in your home-cooked vegan meals and try this vegan blueberry empanada recipe, which can be eaten as a vegan breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Spiced Blueberry Empanadas

Makes 8

Ingredients:

2-1/4 cups white whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chilled vegan soy butter, cut into small cubes

1-1/2 teaspoon egg replacer powder

2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup cold water

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed, drained)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

6 ounces chilled vegan cream cheese, cut into pieces

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

Add the margarine, and use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut margarine into flour until mixture resembles a very coarse meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg replacer and water. Whisk in vinegar.